inCENTIVES – Serenity-inducing Incentives
As the year draws to a close and everyone prepares for some well-earned rest, ending 2022 in party mode might not just be everyone's cup of tea. So, for those of you looking for something a little more relaxing, our editorial team are here to help with inspiration for some really special incentives, guaranteed to bring serenity to your busy lives. Read our article for a selection of luxury options dedicated to encouraging a calmer, more peaceful state of mind to start the new year with…
Discover an unexpected oasis of peace and tranquillity in the beautiful valley of the Serra de Monchique, where a magnificent view awaits you from the Foia peak, the highest point in the mountains.
This chain of mountains, situated in the western part of the Algarve, is covered in luxuriant vegetation. The waters of Monchique were named ‘sacred waters’ in Roman times, where this inspiring spot of natural beauty already provided treatment for bodily and spiritual fatigue.
If you’re on the search for sheer relaxation, look no further. A peaceful and calm environment awaits, and, with a mild and sunny climate all year round, there’s no shortage of high-quality beaches either. The ocean, in every shade of blue, invites you for long swims and to indulge in a vast range of water sports.
The Middle East’s first full-immersion wellness resort, Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva Som officially opened in Qatar in March 2022 and rests in a secluded coastal area located in the northern part of Qatar, washed by the Persian Gulf and a world away from the hustle and bustle of Doha.
Drawing on Chiva-Som’s many years of expertise catering to an exclusive global audience whilst retaining a real connection with local culture, this beautiful, serene destination promises the highest international service standards rooted in traditional Qatari hospitality.
Covering an area of over 280,000 square metres, this incredible destination offers a range of 180 guestrooms and suites across the two separate parts of the resort – including Executive Suites and Deluxe sea view rooms. The cool colour palette, clean lines, and calming views of sand, sea, and lagoon beautifully support your need for serenity.
The resort also features a vast range of wellness and fitness facilities – with over 400 wellness treatments - as well as thermal facilities and a variety of culinary solutions for tasty and healthy meals. The team take pride in turning every meal into a delicious gastronomic journey. Not to mention their dedicated Tea House which offers an astonishing 64 blends of organic, herbal teas.
For those who choose it, Zulal Resort can even arrange to have you arrive in a pre-booked chauffeured limousine and meet a Health and Wellness Advisor for an exclusive, tailored programme just for you.
An all-year-long exceptional Central European destination, Budapest boasts a rich historical heritage and is home to around 80 geothermal springs, all of which welcome up to 12 million international tourists per year.
To relax and rejuvenate, The Swan Spa at Matild Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel showcases a Hungarian-influenced bath experience with traditional thermal therapy and Hammam rituals guaranteed to purify, relax and provide you with a wellness experience of the highest standard.
For those who wish to remain active but continue their wellness journey, there’s a fully equipped state-of-the-art gymnasium, 24-hour fitness centre and the guided Sunrise Program - perfect for calming and restorative yoga.
With its 111 elegantly appointed rooms and 19 suites, the hotel offers spectacular Danube river views and delicate interior detailing utilising the latest state-of-the-art technology and Hungarian handcrafted materials.
Matild Palace boasts three distinct dining venues all headed by the Michelin Starred Chef, Wolfgang Puck who’s quickly become a trendsetter in cuisine and is always on hand to ensure your experience is anything but ordinary.
Jumeirah’s unique properties are famous all over the world with Spas that offer incredible facilities, ground-breaking treatments and rituals inspired by local ingredients, traditions and cultures.
Choose a 90-minute signature massage at Jumeirah Port Soller Hotel & Spa and indulge in their heated outdoor pool overlooking the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Tramuntana mountain range.
Or immerse yourself in the unique treatments available at Capri Palace Jumeirah’s wellness clinic situated on Capri Island, where you’ll be able to experience an 80-minute hot stone ritual, complete with locally-sourced lava stones, rich in skin-nurturing iron, calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium and sulphur,
If you’re heading for the UAE, stop over at Dubai’s Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, home to the indulgent and unique Talise Ottoman Spa. Located on the West Crescent of the iconic Palm Jumeirah, this destination is one of the largest and most luxurious award-winning spas in the Middle East, and extends over 8,200sqm.
Here you can enjoy luxury treatments among inspiring murals and wood carvings. After all, winning Condé Nast Travel Awards, Cosmopolitan Beauty Awards and World Travel Awards is not an easy feat!
Head a little further to the coastal capital of Abu Dhabi and you’ll find Jumeirah Saadiyat Island Resort’s Spa, famous for using native ingredients to offer a 90-minute pearl-infused remineralising body mask treatment, followed by a mineral-rich mask permeated with pearl and conch shell extracts to stimulate skin cells.
If relaxation is high on your agenda, steam in the hammam before a one-hour Emirates hammam treatment, rich in body oil and saturated with mineral-rich camel milk, Arabian coffee, zaatar and dates from Ras Al Khaimah emirate.
Otherwise, head over to Jumeirah Maldives Olhahali Island, in the Maldives, for a private rooftop view, complete with full body massage and gourmet dinner under the stars.
Bali’s Jumeirah Bali - the Indonesian island of Bali is renowned for its spirituality and the perfect host for a wellness break away from the office. Treat yourself to a Jagaraga treatment and unwind with a luxurious kundalini body massage designed to calm your nervous system and enhance your sleep.
For an authentic African spa experience that employs only the best local botanicals and state-of-the-art spa techniques look no further than Librisa Spa, at Mount Nelson and Belmond Hotel, Cape Town.
A truly luxurious affair, the eight spacious treatment rooms are designed to offer complete relaxation. Enjoy a steam bath and their Finnish sauna, a plunge pool, and a conservatory with an array of different teas and healthy snacks.
This healing sanctuary is housed in three lovingly restored Victorian heritage homes, near the hotel’s main pool, where you can choose from a range of massages, body wraps and facials.
The use of these Spa facilities are completely complimentary to all guests staying at the Mount Nelson and Belmond Hotel, meaning wellness and relaxation is always on the cards. With its 198 rooms and suites, extensive dining options, sporting facilities and nine-acre garden – as well as an array of exciting experiences, historic tours and excursions right on its doorstep, this is a destination offering the highest standards in luxury travel for the incentive travel industry and beyond.
Incentive Travel is a key motivating factor for personnel. So, if your team, like ours, have been working extra hard this year, why not help bring a spring to their step in 2023 with a trip to one of these luxury destinations.